Exhibition of Masters from Major Countries | Chen Wei: Lean Innovation—Embodying the Spirit of the New Era
2023-08-07
On July 28, 2023, the second National Masters of Craftsmanship Innovation Exchange Conference and Forum, themed "Craftsmanship Builds Dreams, Skills Serve the Country," opened in Beijing. More than 500 model workers and top experts took to the stage to showcase their skills, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. Dr. Chen Wei, Director of the STEP Enterprise Technology Center, attended the conference as the sole representative from a private enterprise in the Shanghai delegation. It showcases the artisanal spirit of a science and technology worker in the field of intelligent manufacturing.
The Innovation and Exchange Conference for Master Craftsmen of Major Countries Opens in Beijing.
At this conference, a total of 34 artisans and worker representatives from Shanghai traveled to Beijing to attend. Among them, five were “Great Country Artisans” and 21 were Shanghai Artisans. During the on-site demonstration event, Dr. Chen Wei was invited to visit the Shanghai exhibition area and took his place on the highest stage for Chinese artisans. The numerous scientific research achievements he brought with him immediately drew the attention of many attendees as soon as they were unveiled in the Shanghai exhibition area, enabling everyone to gain insight into the key technologies behind automated intelligent equipment and the promising prospects for helping enterprises achieve transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development.

Dr. Chen Wei
Dr. Chen Wei, Director of the Corporate Technology Center at Shanghai STEP Electric Co., Ltd., has successively obtained... Honors including Shanghai Craftsman, Shanghai May Day Labor Medal, and Shanghai Talent Development Grant. Engaged in R&D of core technologies in areas such as AC motor drive control, servo motion control, and industrial robot drive control, possessing... The institution has been granted 32 national authorized invention patents and has published a total of 26 academic papers in journals such as SCI and EI. For years, Dr. Chen Wei has pursued excellence with his superb professional skills, embraced a spirit of relentless innovation, and upheld the artisan’s dedication. With hard work and unwavering determination, he has been writing a remarkable journey of artisans pursuing their dreams.
Filled with great enthusiasm, Dr. Chen Wei attended the grand event and was deeply inspired and greatly enriched by the outstanding achievements of various “master craftsmen” from around the world. The diverse digital and intelligent devices showcased in the exhibition areas allowed him to witness China’s remarkable progress in the field of automated and intelligent manufacturing. Taking advantage of this conference, Dr. Chen Wei engaged in lively exchanges and discussions with industry leaders on the trends and applications of intelligent manufacturing, reaching a fruitful consensus.
Dr. Chen Wei exchanged ideas and learned from the participating artisans.

Tan Tianxing (center), Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Secretary of the Secretariat, and Member of the Party Leadership Group, and Gui Xiaoyan (first from the left), Member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions, listened on-site as Chen Wei gave a briefing.
STEP is a company that places great emphasis on independent R&D of core technologies. It has established a platform for the growth of artisans and highly skilled professionals, promoting their skill enhancement and career development. The company provides fertile ground for nurturing artisans, and as a result, it has produced a number of outstanding talents, including National Model Workers, Shanghai Model Workers, Shanghai Artisans, Shanghai Pujiang Talents, Jiading Artisans, and Jiading Skill Pioneers. Today, these model workers and artisans are leading their teams to delve deeply into various R&D fields, crafting exquisite products with meticulous craftsmanship and carrying forward the spirit of craftsmanship.
Under the strong promotion by enterprises of the spirit of labor, the spirit of innovation, and the spirit of craftsmanship, STEP has always remained humble and down-to-earth, delving into the principles behind the details, never giving up, and rewarding the industry and market with high-quality products and services. Looking ahead, STEP will further play a leading and exemplary role, implementing a variety of talent-development initiatives and accelerating the pace of cultivating skilled professionals. By leveraging platforms such as “internal and external training,” “skills competitions,” and “employee showcases,” we will influence and inspire more highly skilled, versatile talents to grow and advance, thereby contributing our company’s strength to supporting the high-quality development of the manufacturing sector.

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